In this instance, the words “work out” is like mining or farming, digging down in to get the seed God planted in us at salvation. He has planted within us the will to act as He desires us to. When we don’t “feel” like we want to be obedient, it’s because our hearts have become calloused or hardened. The prescription? Dig in to His Word and pray! Work out our salvation–not by works–but by being obedient to Him!